embossed adjective3 •With raised letters or images on the surface. •Synonym of umbonate. •(no longer used) Foaming at the mouth.Huntsman, I charge thee, tender well my hounds;/Broch Merriman, the poor cur is emboss'd;/And couple Clowder with the deep-mouth'd brach. — 1590 formsmore embossed · most embossed